Is it really necessary to use Honda Power steering fluid ?

[jazznewbie]

Hi guys,

Is it really necessary to use Honda Genuine Power steering fluid when topping up fluid ?

Cheers

[curtis265]

Yes

The rest will fcuk up the pump.

[Fredoops]

Hi guys,

Is it really necessary to use Honda Genuine Power steering fluid when topping up fluid ?

Cheers

Yes and no.

It doesn't have to be genuine but it has to be a honda specific type of fluid, honda power steering uses a very thick fluid.

Way I see it you got 3 methods.

1. Use honda power steering fluid
2. Use Penrite HPSO (honda power steering oil)
3. Add a special additive sold by lubeguard to any power steering fluid (basically thickens it)

[blk_shadow]

if you want to be completely safe, just buy one from Honda dealer.

[bennjamin]

Hi guys,

Is it really necessary to use Honda Genuine Power steering fluid when topping up fluid ?

Cheers

As said before - yes.
Use only honda power steering fluid.

[Vvvtec]

honda mtf is also interchangeable with ps system vice versa

[cbauto]

honda mtf is also interchangeable with ps system vice versa

I used break fluid in mine. Working fine. 2 years and still going

[Vvvtec]

You must spread some Reputation around before giving it to cbauto again.

[PJT]

No. I use Penrite. It's fine.

[amant02]

I;ve only used real honda stuff.

But a fair few mechanics who are honda people, have told me that penrite is alrite too.

[RenzokukenJ]

I use electricity

[amant02]

I use electricity

Should check if your f2n really has k20. I think could be a L15a if using electricity.